Amazon.com : (#)

„Some machines speed up espresso making and eliminate messiness by using pods of ground coffee encased in permeable paper. (A few machines use plastic capsules of coffee instead of pods.) Rather than grinding coffee, tamping it to proper density in a filter, and cleaning out the filter after brewing, an operator drops a pod into a special filter and then tosses it away afterward without even dampening his or her fingertips. Though widely available in upscale supermarkets and coffee shops, your pod supply can run out at inconvenient moments, and pods are not as reliable as freshly ground coffee at delivering full flavor and aroma, so most pod-friendly machines also come with filters for ground coffee.“

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CoffeeGeek - Spinazzola's Bristot Pod Program (#)

„The Bristot Pod Program is an economical and efficient way to get top quality Bristot Pods delivered to your door every month for a set price and time period. Bristot Pods recently tied for first place in an informal espresso pod taste testing class done by Mark Prince, the senior editor at CoffeeGeek. Spinazzola Direct has always believed these were the world's best pods, and it is good to see another source verify what we believe - even against pods from companies like Starbucks and IllyCaffe.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: DeLonghi BAR140 Espresso Maker with Exclusive Pod System (#)

„Enjoy the authentic taste of Italy as you create delicious espresso beverages at home. This pump-driven espresso and cappuccino maker by DeLongi features the Espresso Pod System, allowing the use of either ground espresso or convenient, premeasured single-serving pods. It has an automatic self-priming pump, a removable 35-ounce water tank, and a swiveling jet frother. The frother uses dry steam to produce steamed milk and thick froth for cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolate.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Hamilton Beach 40714 Espresso/Cappuccino Maker with Pod Holder (#)

„Second of all, as mentioned above, you can use espresso pods instead of ground coffee if you choose to and those pods are so convenient. They're a bit expensive (although nowhere near as much as a cafe-bought espresso drink) but since they're individually packaged you can order in bulk (they'll stay fresh for a couple of years) to get the lowest price possible. You don't have to dirty a measuring spoon, cleanup is significantly less than when using coffee grounds, and the quality of the coffee is high.“

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View topic - Pod Coffee Makers - Coffee Forum (#)

„Why go for a pod machine when you can get freshly roasted (and ground) coffee from a roaster a block or two away from where you live? In my opinion the pod system is for folks who want to make espresso without understanding or really getting involved in the process....really I do not think that applies to anyone who posts on coffeeforums.com (meaning....posters here have real passion for the culture of coffee...) Anyway that is my opinion....“

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CoffeeGeek - Elektra Nivola Detailed Review (#)

„The Elektra Nivola is the newest home machine from Elektra, and is a bit of a departure for the company from their past efforts. This is Elektra's first attempt at an ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pod machine for the North American market. This machine was also designed first as a striking work of art, a metal sculpture, if you will, that just so happens to contain an espresso machine inside of it.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Mr. Coffee Pod Pump Espresso Maker - ECMP40 (#)

„Other features include the unit's handy "on/off" switch, brew and steam control buttons, a steam nozzle, frothing attachments, a steam/froth control knob, and indicator lights for power, brew ready, and steam ready. Five espresso pods, a pre-measured coffee scoop tamping tool, and an instruction manual with recipes are included. The machine measures 11-1/2 by 9 by 9-5/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.“

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Senseo Coffee Brewing (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„I got in the car and drove to the nearest Starbucks. For what it's worth, they sell a decent espresso blend that works as a drip coffee in pod form. When I returned home I discovered the Starbucks pod was much smaller than the Senseo pod, therefore it wouldn't work. The Senseo has it's own custom pod size.“

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The E.S.E. way to make perfect Italian espresso at work (#)

„There's no measuring, no mess, no way to make a mistake. Simply insert a single pod in your E.S.E.-compatible espresso machine. Press the button and in less than 30 seconds, you have authentic Italian espresso with perfect aroma, crema and taste. It's the ideal way to brew espresso at work, so easy anyone in your office can make it.“

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CoffeeKid - Goin' to Seattle, Francis! Francis! and Etching (#)

„So many companies in the espresso world don't have the money or resources to do something like this, and it's sad to say, some that do get it all wrong. I saw one promotional literature piece out there for a pod-like company's product (I'm not naming names) that claimed that normal espresso machines "damage and bruise" coffee with their“

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Tea & Coffee 05/00 - A Roaster's Own Story (#)

„"My idea of coffee, which is still in my head, came from my student days when my friends and I frequented one of Bilbao's grand old-world cafes, the La Concordia. The cafe was magnificent and the espresso was quite good too - you won't find the same again, although I like to think that the espresso pod may replicate it."“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Espressione Grace Pump Espresso Machine, Black (#)

„The portafilters are made of commercial quality chrome plated brass with a sturdy plastic handle. One portafilter for ground coffee and one for E.S.E espresso pods are provided with the machine. A single and double shot stainless steel standard filter basket is included.“

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View topic - Espresso machine for a gift - Coffee Forum (#)

„It would be the first x-mas with my girlfriend so I want something she'd really be happy to have. But my idea turns about Espresso machine, Ipod and all expensive stuffs. It would be easier if I haven't thousand other gift to do. Well, I will find out !“

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CoffeeGeek - Briel Espresso Machines - Other - John Boddie's Review (#)

„I haven’t used the frother yet since neither my wife nor I drinks cappuccinos or lattes, and I haven’t purchased any espresso pods in order to try the pod filter that comes with the unit.“

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CoffeeKid - Pods, new blends and more (#)

„Almost too convenient. Just unwrap, plop in a pod-enabled espresso machine, brew, and chuck, you're done. And if you do a double for a big cappuccino, they aren't all that bad.“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Machines and Grinders, Illy livia - PORTAFILTER SIZE!!!! (#)

„Posted December 25, 2004 linkThis time they sent me the model for pods; however, it came with 3 three filters and two sets of dispersion screen (one for pods and the other for ground). The machine didn't look new. Powered on and found the same loud pump noise.“

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